Letter: Vacaville shows its generous spirit

I am so proud to live in Vacaville! This town has a big heart when it comes to giving. Just one example happened in October, when more than 300 people supported the annual lobster dinner fundraiser put on by Soroptimist International of Vacaville.

More than $25,000 was raised by this energetic group of business women to support programs, scholarships and grants for women and girls here in Solano County, as well as to fund projects of Soroptimist International.

This year, our Vacaville Soroptimists selected the new Solano Chapter of Guardians of the Ribbon/Pink Heals as its Fund-a-Need. During a live auction, we were able to raise more than $2,000 for this organization that supports women battling cancer.

The funds will turn a red fire truck -- donated by the Vacaville Fire Department -- into a pink fire truck. The money will also help support local cancer patients and programs.

This December, local convalescent hospitals will also receive a donation from our club in the form of holiday gifts for many of their senior residents. Gifts, cookies and singing Soroptimists will abound.

Our Vacaville Soroptimist group of outstanding women has been around since 1960, working to make Vacaville and Solano County a better place, especially for women and girls. We are especially successful when the community joins in. No wonder I love Vacaville and the generous people who live here. Great job, home town!